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SUCULTURE started the topic "Hierarchy of Racism" – Should Diane Abbott have been suspended? in the forum Black Feminist Perspectivespinned post
“Hierarchy of Racism” – Should Diane Abbott have been suspended?
Background:
To respond to the ongoing the Diane Abbott furore it is important to provide some historical context.
In June 2021 a Texas House Bill [3979], and its companion bill — Senate Bill [2202] were signed into law. It is one of the many nationwide, and t…Read More
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SUCULTURE started the topic A new wave of consciousness: Rise of The Obidients. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Researchpinned post
A new wave of consciousness: Rise of The Obidients.
In the summer of 2020, there was a rise in the Black Lives Matter [BLM] movement in the United States [a decentralized political and social movement] which initially began as a campaign to combat police brutality towards African Americans.
Despite the protests subsiding,…Read More
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Charlotte started the topic Naomi Osaka: 'It's O.K. Not to Be O.K.' in the forum Sportspinned post
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Charlotte started the topic Hair Love. in the forum Tot's & Mum'spinned post
Psychoanalytic
theory and film?!
The pioneering scientific study by renowned psychologists, Kenneth and Mamie Clark, provides a blueprint on how the fundamentals of representation and inclusiveness contributes to the development of the conscious qualities, confidence, and self-identification in African American children.
Repr…Read More
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SUCULTURE started the topic Slaves, or Enslaved. Merchants, or Scoundrel. Saints, or Sinners. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Researchpinned post
Introduction and timeline
Ancient Africa was not isolated from the old world.
Historical and archaeological research provides a firm understanding of the ancient trans-saharan trade, from approximately 4000 B.C (long prior to the 1st century C.E; and described as beginning with the age of African metallurgy in the case of Senegal),…Read More
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Julian Cole replied to the topic The Expanding Influence of BRICS: An Emerging Counterweight to the G7 in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
The recent expansion of BRICS represents a powerful shift in the global economic landscape, highlighting the increasing influence of emerging economies in shaping international order.By adding new members, including energy-rich nations and regional powerhouses, BRICS has bolstered its potential as a formidable counterweight to…Read More
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Charlotte started the topic Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism: A Call for Justice from Commonwealth in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism: A Call for Justice from Commonwealth Leaders and Beyond:
Abstract:
As momentum grows for reparations for historical injustices related to slavery and colonialism, the issue has recently gained focus at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Samoa. Leaders of the…Read More
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Julian Cole replied to the topic Film Critique: Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe in the forum Classics, Liberal Arts & Film
While critics may argue that cultural authenticity is compromised by not casting a Nigerian actor, this risks falling into ‘cultural-essentialism’, where only those from a specific cultural background are deemed capable of telling or embodying its stories.In an interconnected, globalized world, such rigid boundaries undermine the richness of…Read More
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Charlotte started the topic Film Critique: Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe in the forum Classics, Liberal Arts & Film
The casting of Idris Elba as Okonkwo in the Hollywood adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart has sparked a heated debate about cultural representation, identity, and authenticity in media, with criticisms and defenses emerging from various camps. At the heart of this issue lies a broader conversation about who has the right to represent A…Read More -
The Impact of Rising Rents on First-Time Homebuyers’ Expectations: Compromising on Property Size.
The soaring costs of rent are forcing many first-time homebuyers to reassess their expectations and settle for smaller properties when making their first purchase. According to a recent analysis by Skipton Building Society, the dramatic shifts in the…Read More
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